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H1423Introduced in the House

Relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal

Introduced

Introduced by Christine Barber, District 34-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see H4650

October 27, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Higher Education

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Accompanied a new draft, see H4650

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